Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst

TD SYNNEX UK&I; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Parental leave

Pet-friendly time off

Job summary

TD SYNNEX UK&I is seeking an Inventory Planner to own a portfolio of products, balance demand and stock, and manage financial risk. You will forecast needs, shape supply plans using IBP, and make informed purchasing decisions within budget and Open-to-Buy constraints.

You'll collaborate with vendors, Commercial and Finance to optimize terms and reduce aged and excess stock, while maintaining strong data integrity and timely reporting across systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning, procurement or forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel capability.
• Clear communication and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own your portfolio: balance demand, stock targets and financial risk.
• Turn forecasts into action: shape supply plans with IBP.
• Make informed purchasing decisions within budgets and Open-to-Buy.
• Keep stock healthy: reduce aged, excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Build partnerships with vendors, Commercial and Finance to optimize terms.
• Improve how we work: maintain data accuracy and support automation.

Skills

Inventory planning

Procurement

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

CIPS (desirable)

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Job description

Your portfolio. Your judgement. Your impact.

Own inventory planning and procurement for a portfolio of technology vendors. Use data, commercial insight and strong partnerships to keep products available, control stock investment and manage financial risk.

We're not here to sell you a job. We're here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening.

If you're passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare, matched pension and enhanced parental and family leave.
• "Moments that matter" paid time off (yes, even for your pet's birthday).
• Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
• Sustainability - we're building a greener future. We've reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% year-on-year.
• A culture that values every voice and celebrates diverse perspectives.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

• Own it
• Grow and Win
• Dare to Go
• Do the Right Thing

We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships and a future full of possibility.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just ask.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own your portfolio: balance customer demand, product availability, inventory targets and financial risk.
• Turn forecasts into action: challenge demand assumptions and use Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to shape supply plans and manage exceptions.
• Make informed purchasing decisions: work within inventory budgets, Open-to-Buy limits and approval controls.
• Keep stock working: resolve shortages and deliver plans to reduce aged, excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Manage financial performance: produce inventory and cost outlooks, complete reconciliations and manage price protection, depreciation and other inventory costs.
• Build strong partnerships: work with vendors, Commercial and Finance to assess opportunities, apply vendor terms and recover costs.
• Challenge and resolve: use evidence to influence decisions and take issues through to resolution.
• Improve how we work: maintain accurate system data, tackle recurring problems, strengthen controls and contribute to automation, projects and shared learning.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in inventory planning, procurement, supply chain or forecasting, with a sound understanding of stock and replenishment principles.
• Strong analytical skills, Excel capability and confidence using business systems.
• Commercial judgement and an understanding of how inventory decisions affect financial performance.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• Ownership, initiative and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience with SAP/SAP IBP, technology distribution or direct vendor collaboration.
• A relevant qualification, such as CIPS, or experience improving processes and introducing automation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your analytical thinking, commercial judgement and drive to improve. Help us shape smarter inventory planning at TD SYNNEX.

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.